Panis Angelicus
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra] Lyrics

The song "Panis Angelicus" by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a Latin hymn that celebrates the miracle of the Eucharist. The first line of the hymn, "Panis angelicus," translates to "Angel's bread" and refers to the bread that Catholics believe is transformed into the body of Christ during the Eucharist. The second line, "Fit panis hominum," means "Becomes bread for mankind," emphasizing the gift of communion that is offered to all believers. The third line, "Dat panis coelicus," translates to "Heavenly bread gives," and highlights the divine origin of the sacrament. The final line, "Figures terminum," means "Putting an end to symbolism," indicating the miraculous transformation of the bread into the actual body of Christ.

The song also includes the lines "O res mirabilis, manducat Dominum, pauper, pauper, servus et humilis," which mean "O wondrous thing, this body of God we consume, for the poor, the servant and the lowly." This emphasizes the universality of the Eucharist and how it is accessible to all, regardless of class or social status.